Project Officer (Plant Manager)- HCRP

Job Description

Title: Project Officer (Plant Manager)- HCRP

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Noakhali (Hatiya)

Salary: Tk. 105228 - 105228 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO,Development Agency

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in Economics
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in Food Science & Technology
• Master of Social Science (MSS) in Business Studies

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO,Development Agency

Operational Oversight, Production and Plant Management- 50%

• Direct and manage Rice fortification plant operations, including rice milling, ensuring that all machinery and equipment are maintained and operated efficiently, minimizing downtime, and maximizing rice fortification production capacity.

• Develop a management plan for the milling facility, including scheduling, inventory management, and maintenance routines, and establish a system for tracking production outputs and ensuring consistent quality.

• Manage the plant operation and the processing of rice fortification, and manage staff, including machine experts, operators, foremen, and volunteers (from the Rohingya population, rotational basis: laborers for fortification machines, rice packaging).

• Ensure procurement/receiving of Fortified rice kernel from WFP-approved vendors, along with necessary consumables, packaging materials, and electricity for processing. Management of Fortified Rice Kernel, packaging, manpower, logistics, and handling all the plant management-related issues.

• Develop and implement an operational plan and to ensure production high-quality output from the plant.

• Supervise production processes, monitor production schedules, and adjust resources as needed to meet daily/weekly/monthly targets and deadlines.

• Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure products (fortified rice) meet standards.

• Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international regulations related to production, health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all in Bhasan Char.

• Review and approve QC documentation, share with WFP and Lead investigations into quality-related complaints and oversee corrective actions.

• Collaborate with donor part, supplier, IRB procurement unit to ensure raw materials supply chain and smooth quality production as per target.

• Perform risk assessments to identify potential quality threats and proactively mitigate them.

• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality control, ensuring they reflect the latest industry practices and regulations.

• Coordinate with suppliers to verify raw materials meet quality specifications.

• Provide guidance and training to staff on food safety and quality control procedures

Ensure Timely Reporting, Team building & Leadership, and Staff Capacity Building- 25%

• Regularly monitor and submit timely reports, including Daily Production, monthly/quarterly activity plans, progress reports, and final project completion reports as per WFP standards.

• Maintain the WFP guideline to ensure quality production and real time reporting in any machinery trouble shooting.

• Implement and manage the project in line with WFP standards, including proper record-keeping and ensuring correct entitlements are delivered to project participants.

• Ensure technical and support staff are adequately trained and supervised for efficient and effective program delivery.

• Lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of different staff, technicians, laborers, and support staff.

• Prepare and manage reports for regulatory agencies (WFP and IRB) and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare a monthly summary report and share it with IRB management before external sharing of reports.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and address any issues that arise within the team.

• Participate in various personal development training, orientation, and workshops.

Do effective and appropriate networking and coordination with different stakeholders, Strategic Planning, and ensure Financial Management- 15%

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including other NGOs, and local authorities, and participate actively in Food Security Sector group meetings.

• Develop and execute strategies to improve production efficiency, and reduce costs, analyze rice fortification production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

• Facilitate connections between the Rice Fortification milling facility and retailers.

• Oversee budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control measures to ensure the factory operates within its financial targets.

• Manage procurement processes, including the sourcing of raw materials (rice and kernel) and negotiation with suppliers.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely availability of materials.

• Coordinate with external partners, including suppliers and logistics providers, to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products (fortified rice).

• Address any complaints, feedback, or issues promptly and professionally.

• Prepare and submit a plan of the monthly activities to the line manager.

• Report back any problems and constraints encountered during the activities and suggest operational solutions.

• Support for the Procurement of materials like requisition, quotation collection, etc.

Others- 10%

• Participate and be involved with seasonal programs.

• Ensure visibility of the project.

• Support to ensure the complaint response and feedback mechanism at the field level.

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

• Practice, promote, and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Mobile bill,Insurance

As per organizational Compensation & Benefit Policies- Mobile bill, Insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB) etc.